| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $217.67 | 8.597% | $236.3831 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.51 | 3.642% | $28.5119 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.88 | 5.521% | $182.4247 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 7.156% | $140.2672 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.39 | 11.420% | $45.0025 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.41 | 4.347% | $138.1659 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.60 | 10.856% | $277.8051 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.36 | $1,048.5604 | $1,048.56 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.60 | |